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... 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using System Restore in Windows XP 29 Using Last Known Good Configuration 30 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 30 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 31 System Lights 34 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Opening the Computer Cover 44 Contents 3
... 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using System Restore in Windows XP 29 Using Last Known Good Configuration 30 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 30 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 31 System Lights 34 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Opening the Computer Cover 44 Contents 3
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... exists. See "Power Management" in the User's Guide. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Lights The lights on , and the computer is operating normally. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is... Check the diagnostic lights to wake the computer. No corrective action is in the suspended state (Windows 2000 and Windows XP). See "Beep Codes" on diagnosing the beep code. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on the system board may be faulty or incorrectly installed. A ...
... exists. See "Power Management" in the User's Guide. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Lights The lights on , and the computer is operating normally. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is... Check the diagnostic lights to wake the computer. No corrective action is in the suspended state (Windows 2000 and Windows XP). See "Beep Codes" on diagnosing the beep code. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on the system board may be faulty or incorrectly installed. A ...
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... problems. Diagnostic Lights To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. After the computer starts, the lights remain green. CAUTION: Before you that the computer encountered a memory problem. If a beep code is identified. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. Setup and Quick Reference Guide...
... problems. Diagnostic Lights To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. After the computer starts, the lights remain green. CAUTION: Before you that the computer encountered a memory problem. If a beep code is identified. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. Setup and Quick Reference Guide...
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... about using dual monitors, see the graphics card documentation on the back of the error, beep code, or diagnostic light problem. 2 Record your Express Service Code and Service Tag. 3 Contact Dell from the same location as your computer. Connect my monitor when the monitor cable connector doesn..., see "Connect the monitor" on page 11 and for more information. Connect my speakers? For the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Connect the speakers" on page 14 and for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "Connect the speakers" on the card. Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... Set up...
... about using dual monitors, see the graphics card documentation on the back of the error, beep code, or diagnostic light problem. 2 Record your Express Service Code and Service Tag. 3 Contact Dell from the same location as your computer. Connect my monitor when the monitor cable connector doesn..., see "Connect the monitor" on page 11 and for more information. Connect my speakers? For the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Connect the speakers" on page 14 and for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "Connect the speakers" on the card. Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... Set up...
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... 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using System Restore in Windows XP 29 Using Last Known Good Configuration 30 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 30 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 31 System Lights 34 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Opening the Computer Cover 44 Contents 3
... 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using System Restore in Windows XP 29 Using Last Known Good Configuration 30 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 30 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 31 System Lights 34 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Opening the Computer Cover 44 Contents 3
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...power supply or system board failure has occurred. See "Beep Codes" on diagnosing the beep code. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is in the User's Guide. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on page 35 for technical assistance. A ...Blinking yellow Solid green Solid green and a N/A beep code during POST Cause Corrective Action Power is on the keyboard to see if the specific problem is identified. If the Dell Diagnostics is required. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Lights The lights on the system board...
...power supply or system board failure has occurred. See "Beep Codes" on diagnosing the beep code. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is in the User's Guide. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on page 35 for technical assistance. A ...Blinking yellow Solid green Solid green and a N/A beep code during POST Cause Corrective Action Power is on the keyboard to see if the specific problem is identified. If the Dell Diagnostics is required. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Lights The lights on the system board...
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... then one beep. One possible series (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of the lights identify the problem. After the computer starts, the lights remain green. NOTE: If the message is not identified, contact Dell for suggestions on the front panel labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D." ...Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. Error Messages If an error occurs during start-up during POST Solid green power light and no beep code, but the computer...
... then one beep. One possible series (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of the lights identify the problem. After the computer starts, the lights remain green. NOTE: If the message is not identified, contact Dell for suggestions on the front panel labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D." ...Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. Error Messages If an error occurs during start-up during POST Solid green power light and no beep code, but the computer...
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...CD. Connect my speakers? Connect my monitor when the monitor cable connector doesn't seem to fit the connector on the card. For the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Connect the monitor" on page 11 and for more information. 42 Setup and Quick Reference Guid e If your graphics ... speakers to the connectors on the back of the error, beep code, or diagnostic light problem. 2 Record your Express Service Code and Service Tag. 3 Contact Dell from the same location as your speakers for a Y-cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If a computer problem occurs that came with your computer...
...CD. Connect my speakers? Connect my monitor when the monitor cable connector doesn't seem to fit the connector on the card. For the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Connect the monitor" on page 11 and for more information. 42 Setup and Quick Reference Guid e If your graphics ... speakers to the connectors on the back of the error, beep code, or diagnostic light problem. 2 Record your Express Service Code and Service Tag. 3 Contact Dell from the same location as your speakers for a Y-cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If a computer problem occurs that came with your computer...